Ohio

The Top 25 Firm is expanding in Ohio by adding a firm that specializes in serving McDonald's franchises.

Ohio's new law providing an alternative path to a CPA license has taken effect after 90 days and enables out-of-state CPAs to practice in the Buckeye State.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.

Laura Hay will succeed Scott Wiley as president and CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs. She will be the first woman and first CPA to lead the organization.

The Top 25 Firm is expanding its footprint east of the Mississippi River to Ohio.

The state society is working on an action plan to attract more young people to the accounting profession.